Category: iOS

If you do not like genetically modified foods, Shop GMO-Free app is here. #Apps #Food #GMO

Most of us like to live and eat healthy but when it comes to food perhaps lots of us are not so cautious as to what we eat or know exactly what we are eating.. GMOs is the subject of this app which defines what foods contain genetically modified organisms.The fact that foods contains GMOs would not be an issue for some people and a big issue for others..This app is here to help the latter..Genetically modified foods tend to be cheaper but there is a catch here.This app is the first of its kind in the UK but we ourselves here in Ireland can use it for reference too having looked at some of the product on it which amounts to over 10,000 products in total.The app was developed boy John Board and James Hodgkiss

Shop GMO- Free explain this term GMO for those who might not be aware.

Genetically modified foods are produced from organisms that have had specific changes introduced into their DNA, using methods of genetic engineering.
These techniques have allowed for the introduction of new biological traits in the food, as well as a far greater influence over a food’s genetic structure than was previously the case by traditional selective breeding.

 

The basic app is free and includes these features:

Unlimited searches – Unrestricted searching of our product database (over 10,000 products) to instantly find which products are GM-free and which are not.
Tell the manufacturer – Conveniently let the food manufacturer know what you think about the GM status of their products. You’re just a tap away from contacting them by telephone, email or via their own contact page.
Tell the world – Share with the world the GM status of any product. Via facebook, twitter, google+, SMS or email, you can conveniently show friends about which products to stay away from and which are safe.
Tell us – Get in touch with us via the app with any product data queries/requests, technical issues or new feature requests.
Shopping list – Compile a shopping list of your favourite products. (One shopping list, limited to 15 products.)
Why GMO-Free? – General information on the dangers of consuming GM.

There is also a paid version of the app which allows some more listed below..

Automatic notifications – Receive a push notification when we discover the GM status of any product on your shopping list has changed.
SmartSearch – If a product you’re interested in isn’t GM-free, just tap the SmartSearch button to find GM-free alternatives.
Unlimited shopping lists – You can create multiple shopping lists, each with an unlimited number of items.
Prioritised product data requests – If you want us to find product information for you, we will prioritise your request.
No advertisements – Of course!

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The National Lottery launches new app on Android and iOS. #Lotto #Lottery #Apps

The National Lottery have launched a new app on Android and iOS but nothing for Windows Phone users unfortunately which is nothing new here in Ireland in the first place..The app does look well and is simple to use and you can even scan your ticket.. This has been long asked for and they have finally given lotto players what they have asked for..

Within the app you can do lots from the Dropdown hamburger menu on the top such as Locate a store,check results on EuroMillions,DailyMillion,Register within the app and several other options..

The National lottery have said..

We’ve listened to your feedback and built an App for popular iPhone and Android smart phones. Now for the first time ever on mobile you can scan your ticket!

 

  • Ticket Scanner to find out instantly if you’re a winner!
  • See the latest draw results for every game at a glance!
  • Save and check your numbers against the past 90 days!
  • Looking for your nearest Lottery retailer? We have you covered with our new store locator.

Hound – New virtual assistant launches on Android and iOS. #Hound #VirtualAssistant

Hound which is a new Virtual Assistant has just launched on Android after sometime in beta and there is not much changed here either,Hound is a creation of Soundhound which most people will be familiar with,Virtual Assistants are a handy tool and a lazy one at that should you wish to find something by voice rather than type in the info on your device into a search engine.For me I hardly use them and think they are a gimmick that eventually wears off and quickly at that but for some these assistants are useful.Hound is aiming to take on Siri and Cortana and Google now which are the alternative competition from Google,Apple and Microsoft..Hound suggests you can speak more freely with the app rather than using keywords..Our first look at the app proves different but its fast in most cases.Hound though offers a follow up to refine your results.

Given the app is not available in Ireland we have asked the app some simple questions which the app is actually fast to respond too to be fair,The app is now on iTunes and the Play store but you will need to download the APK –  Download the APK at your own risk though which you will find via a Google search APK mirror.

Some features of the app are as follows.

• Weather + Temperature
– “What’s the weather going to be like tomorrow at 6pm?
– “How about in Hawaii during August?”

• Local Search + Yelp Restaurants
– Ask for restaurants, coffee shops, stores, and be as specific as you’d like
– You can even exclude places or that you don’t want, such as food types
– “Show Restaurants within 10 miles except for Chinese”

• Navigation (GPS) + Directions
– Ask for a destination and to navigate there seamlessly
– Get the best directions taking traffic into consideration
– “Show me directions to the nearest Starbucks”

 

 

There is a new app that helps early diagnosis of cancer #Apps #Cancer #Health

Health apps are on the up and it is a good thing to see these days since we are spending more time on our mobile phones.The app was developed with health professionals and patients and investment by the Scottish Government costing 12K. Although the app is aimed for the UK it will do no harm to take note of what is on offer..The app is simple to use with 3 main menus to pick from the offering a list of guidelines for multiple types of cancer.

Health Secretary Shona Robison said:

“We are committed to supporting people with cancer and ensuring they have access to the best possible care.“This app, which has been developed in partnership with health professionals and patients, will make it easier and quicker for doctors, pharmacists and senior nurses to access information on referral for those suspected of having cancer.”

Dr Douglas Rigg, a Glasgow GP, who was also involved in the development of the app said:

“The app brings us quick access to information to support clinical decision making. It has immediate and constant access as the offline feature means no internet connection is required. The app will also allow for updates of any major changes in guidance. Mobile devices are becoming an integral part of GPs equipment and apps like this are part of the future of primary care and for GPs keeping knowledge up to date.”

Lonely Planet’s new App “Guides” features Dublin #Apps #Travel #Tourism

Lonely Planet has released a new app and good oul Dublin gets a spotlight with a guide you can download from the app itself and yes its free.. The app allows you to search,see eat,sleep,shop drink and play and also gives you suggested places to see such as museums and art galleries..

The app is now on Android and iOS and looks great and works well and its smooth to use,You can also add your favourites to the app and there is a cost calculator built into the app too.. Furthermore you can use OFFLINE maps too which is a bonus..

This version of the Guides app includes the following cities, with more to come soon: Amsterdam, Bangkok, Barcelona, Beijing, Berlin, Boston, Budapest, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Chicago, Dubai, Dublin, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Kyoto, London, Madrid, Montréal, Moscow, New Orleans, New York City, Paris, Prague, Rio de Janeiro, Rome, San Francisco, Seattle, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, St. Petersburg, Sydney, Tokyo, Vancouver, Venice, Vienna, Washington, DC. Speaking of Dubai you should check out rent a car dubai 

Features

With offline maps, essential tips, and top experiences, the app is your on-the-ground travel companion designed and built to maximize your trip.

• Explore city guides curated by our experts.
• Navigate with easy-to-use offline maps.
• Find the perfect activity with powerful filtering.
• Save places with simple bookmarking.
• Travel safe with essential tips.

 

 

The Fragrance Shop App – Pick a new scent up for Valentines day. #Apps

Updated 13/03/13 – Now offering a 15% discount..

Valentines day is approaching quickly and beside chocolates and flowers people always like to chose a new perfume or aftershave for their other half. So now you have no excuse with this app at your fingertips to pick out a new scent for the one you love,the app is free and on Android and iOS..

‘My Fragrance App’ has been developed by the experts at The Fragrance Shop. With over 170 stores nationwide, all staff undertake rigorous training to become fragrance consultants with second-to-none knowledge when it comes to helping customers find the right fragrance. With a Feefo Gold Trusted Merchant Award under its belt and millions of happy customers, The Fragrance Shop delivers unparalleled understanding and first-class customer service packaged together with outstanding value. ‘My Fragrance App’ brings this superior expertise direct to your phone.

‘My Fragrance App’ has been developed by the experts at The Fragrance Shop. With over 170 stores nationwide, all staff undertake rigorous training to become fragrance consultants with second-to-none knowledge when it comes to helping customers find the right fragrance. With a Feefo Gold Trusted Merchant Award under its belt and millions of happy customers, The Fragrance Shop delivers unparalleled understanding and first-class customer service packaged together with outstanding value. ‘My Fragrance App’ brings this superior expertise direct to your phone.

Features

My Taste Profile

Build your own unique Taste Profile –by answering questions about your style and personality, as well as building a profile of what you wear regularly and which perfume traits you prefer and don’t – to create a unique understanding of what you’re looking for.
My Try List

Based on your profile MyFragranceApp will create a top five TRY LIST of fragrances you are most likely to enjoy. Each time you try a new fragrance you can rate them – refining your profile even further!

MyFragranceApp includes latest fragrance releases, and updates its database constantly to deliver relevant results. As well as your profile MyFragranceApp gives insider info on what fragrances top celebrities wear, and shows how similar their tastes are to yours.

 

Hey! VINA – Tinder for Girls, A new app to help women find more female friends. #Apps #HeyVina #Social

There is plenty of friend and dating apps now about and we are probably sick and tired of hearing when a new one comes along,they almost all do the same thing,this one is a little different though,its for females only who are seeking others in their area or if you are travelling you you can play aquiz  and see if you match up and take it from there,you also need a Facebook account to login to the app which is currently rolling out in the US and for now it is only on iOS..However it is coming to Android soon.

 

 

 

How Hey! VINA works:
Sign up with your Facebook account – we use this to verify your gender and find people who you may know.
Take a quiz – we use quizzes to find people who you’ll be compatible with.
Anonymously swipe to indicate who you want to meet right now. Yep, just like Tinder.
Get matched and introduced – we make every connection feel personal.
Meet up in real life!

 

 

 

Eat This Much – Personalized Meal Planner and Nutrition Assistant. #Food #Diet #App

Still sticking to your diet after the xmas festivities? Some maybe are and perhaps many not so much and how about the gym…No need to tell us but there is help via an app that plans your meals and more.You tell them and they will then tell you and put your diet on Autopilot.

As a premium user, you can automatically generate a week of meal plans and send them to you with a grocery list via email. As you follow the plans, you can track what you did or didn’t eat, and if you deviate from the plans, we make it easy to readjust your targets for the next week to stay on track. Try out the free account to see if our meal plans appeal to you, and upgrade when you’re ready.

– Follow any eating style or create your own
– Hit your macros and calorie targets every day
– Empower yourself with automatic control over your diet
– Take the anxiety out of picking what to eat
– Personalize any of our recipes and they’ll replace the original
– Reduce food waste
– Don’t like our suggestions? Easily swap them out or configure the generator to only use foods you like
– Manage your virtual pantry (with a premium account)

The app. Check out the walkthrough video below.

Download on iOS      Coming soon to Android  Visit on the Web

Apple has its own #VR headset now on the App Store By @VicenteA_George #iPhone #Apple

Every day more and more companies are joining the VR wagon, but some of the most promising ones like Oculus are too expensive, some others just go an choose the Google cardboard which is way cheaper.

But today we have just discovered that now Apple has its own VR headset, the View-Master Virtual Reality Starter pack (hope the name changes )

Putting the name aside, this is and actual step into the right direction from the fruit company.

This headset was created following the same principles as he Google cardboard, using your iPhone’s screen, you’ll get two split images that when seen through the cristal on the device will simulated the 3D impression on your brain.

Unlike the former, this model is made of plastic, but with a strong resembles of those little toys we use to have when kids, the ones that came with a reel of different images. It even comes with a lever to control your phone.

Well, actually is practically the same as this device works with the same kind of mechanism, the app to control everything on your phone is totally free on the store, but its just a sneak peak of the entire content, such as Space and NATGEO wildlife and destinations.

Something that we did see coming, was a way to charge more for something that should have come ready, in order to unlock the full VR experience, customers will have to buy a separate reel that will free the true power of the app.

And although the device is compatible with iPhone 5 and up running iOS 8.1 or later, there’s a warning saying iPhones 5 and 5c may have issues as the app is not totally optimized.

The View-Master Virtual Reality Starter Pack it in pre-order stage at $29.95

And you can have yours HERE

Stay tuned for more info